- Investigator
- Carl J Pepine
- Status
- Accepting Candidates
Systemic
Definition
Systemic means affecting the entire body, rather than a single organ or body part.
For example, systemic disorders, such as high blood pressure, or systemic diseases, such as the flu, affect the entire body.
An infection that is in the bloodstream is called a systemic infection.
An infection that affects only one body part or organ is called a localized infection.
References
Taber's Medical Dictionary Online website. www.tabers.com/tabersonline. Accessed April 15, 2021.
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Clinical Trials: Systemic
UF Health research scientists make medicine better every day. They discover new ways to help people by running clinical trials. When you join a clinical trial, you can get advanced medical care. Sometimes years before it's available everywhere. You can also help make medicine better for everyone else. If you'd like to learn more about clinical trials, visit our clinical trials page. Or click one of the links below:
This phase III trial compares total ablative therapy and usual systemic therapy to usual systemic therapy alone in treating patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to up to 4 body sites (limited metastatic). The usual approach for patients…
- Investigator
- Kathryn E Hitchcock
- Status
- Accepting Candidates
- Ages
- 18 Years - N/A
- Sexes
- All
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate efficacy of litifilimab (BIIB059) compared with placebo in participants with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), who are receiving background lupus standard of care (SOC) therapy in…
- Investigator
- Michael R Bubb
- Status
- Accepting Candidates
- Ages
- 18 Years - N/A
- Sexes
- All
News and Patient Stories: Systemic
Chronic inflammation and poverty are a ‘double whammy’ for mortality risk
January 16, 2024
A new study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher finds that people with chronic inflammation living in…
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, +4 more
Pet ownership may contribute to health care barriers for people with HIV
November 1, 2023
People living with HIV may face hard choices when balancing their own health needs with caring for a pet, a study led by a University of Florida College of…
College of Public Health and Health Professions, +2 more
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